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Sage Gateshead launches one to one advice sessions for emerging artists and musicians
Sage Gateshead is hosting a series of new online one-to-one advice sessions to support emerging artists, musicians and music leaders from April. As part of its ongoing commitment to artist development, Sage Gateshead’s artistic team will offer free advice to musicians on their career in the music industry. It will happen through a one-to-one session…
Jamie Cullum postponement
Announcement from Jamie Cullum (due to perform here on Friday 20th March as part of Gateshead Jazz): “I’m sorry to have to announce that due to the rising incidence of Covid 19 and directives from the World Health Organisation I have made the decision to postpone the rest of the UK Taller 2020 tour. I’m…
Students from Northumbria University Present Jazz in a New Way
A new art exhibition will be on display at this year’s Gateshead Jazz festival at Sage Gateshead between 20 – 22 March. Students from Northumbria University welcomed the opportunity to work with international music venue Sage Gateshead and the award winning full-service marketing agency Narrative, in a competition which would see students consider the design…
WORLD FAMOUS BRASS IN CONCERT FESTIVAL 2020 ON SALE AT SAGE GATESHEAD
This year’s Brass in Concert Championship, held at Sage Gateshead, has gone on sale, and fans are already securing their seats ahead of the much-anticipated Festival, which takes place in November. Janet Thompson from Chester-le-Street was first in the queue at Sage Gateshead’s box office. She has been attending the championship, which is thought to…
Free summer residency at Sage Gateshead on offer to musicians
Musician Holly Clarke is urging musicians to apply for a free summer residency at Sage Gateshead after her own career was propelled by the experience. The traditional singer and guitarist from Coniston in the Lake District found her way into Summer Studios last year and has gone on to support Billy Bragg, star in Sage…
Isaac is going for gold
Isaac Holden, 22, joined Sage Gateshead as a Creative Apprentice last year. Thanks to Arts Award, Isaac is developing his writing skills and discovering a new art form… Arts Award is a range of unique qualifications for anyone aged up to 25 and is designed to support young people to develop creativity and leadership skills.…
GIULIAN HOPES TO INSPIRE OTHER YOUNG MUSICIANS WITH DISABILITIES TO AIM HIGH
Day to day practical things are hard for nine-year-old Giulian Fabrizi, who has cerebral palsy, but music has given him a new-found confidence and ambition. Giulian, who is a pupil at Hotspur Primary in Heaton, joined Sage Gateshead’s Young Musicians Programme when he was five and a half. His mum Elisabetta was inspired by the…
Transformation of Sage Gateshead
Work is well under way on Sage Gateshead’s iconic concourse, transforming the ‘town square’ of the venue into an even more welcoming and enjoyable space for visitors. The Box Office, bars, Brasserie and café will be refurbished, and a new private dining area will be created as well as pop up retail stands. It is…
No Metro Service (Friday 20 & Saturday 21 December)
The RMT union is to go ahead with a train crew strike on the Tyne and Wear Metro, bringing major disruption to thousands of passengers on one of the busiest weekends of the year. The strike means that no Metro services will be operating system-wide on Friday December 20 and Saturday December 21. Passengers will…